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You’ve never had a cherry pie this good. With a flaky crust and fresh, tangy fruit, this is the homemade cherry pie of your dreams.

This chocolate mousse pie recipe feels special enough for a dinner party, and no one needs to know how simple it is to make.

The crunchy stuffing-mix crumbs that adorn each bowl of pasta are the true stars of the show here.

In Louisiana, rice dressing, which combines rice, ground meat, and aromatics, is served alongside turkey and all of the trimmings at Thanksgiving.

This homemade version of “brown-and-serve” rolls comes out of the oven hot and steamy, just in time for dinner.

These kiss-shaped chocolate meringue cookies are an utterly charming holiday dessert.

Swirly, twirly, and striped, these red-and-white peppermint meringue cookies are all dressed up for the holiday party.

If the cake calisthenics required in most roll cake recipes give you anxiety, this chocolate Swiss roll recipe is for you.

The secret to a showstopping bird that can be prepared several days in advance without drying out? A parchment paper pouch.

These perfect mashed potatoes are light and fluffy yet rich and creamy, with just a hint of garlic and thyme.

Rum and velvety brown butter enhance this twist on the espresso martini.

Crispy, creamy mac ‘n’ cheese is the ultimate comfort food, ready to grace your weeknight table or holiday spread.

This riff on the espresso martini invites luscious Amaro Nonino and citrusy Grand Marnier to the party.

These light-as-a-cloud vanilla meringue cookies are perfect for shipping and holiday gifting.

Pass on the trendy downtown bar and have a perfectly balanced espresso martini at home.

Among the most famous of the cocktails to emerge from the “tiki” movement of the 1930s and ’40s, the mai tai was also one of the most argued over.

You can probably make the classic White Lady cocktail right now with ingredients already on your bar cart.

The Martinez is a classic cocktail made with sweet vermouth stirred with gin, maraschino, and bitters.

The boulevardier is a classic whiskey cocktail that requires just three ingredients.

Recognizable by the creamy, cheesy bites filled with mouthfuls of crunchy cornflakes, funeral potatoes or Texas potatoes are a beloved hash brown casserole.